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State rep., FCSO lieutenant detail recently approved swatting bill
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Officers with Forsyth County Sheriff's Office's SWAT team take part in a drill at Riverwatch Middle School. Recently, Gov. Brian Kemp signed into law a bill into law that increases penalties for those who make hoax reports, such as hostage situations, requiring a large police presence.
Kelly Whitmire
FCN staff
Published: May 4, 2019, 1:00 PM
In January 2014, authorities in nearby Johns Creek received a report of a triple shooting, with a shooter holding a fourth victim hostage, and, quickly, the home was swarmed with a swift response from the local SWAT team, rifles drawn and ready for the worst.
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Trump’s impeachment put Doug Collins in spotlight of ‘historic moment’
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Rep. Doug Collins, R-Ga.
Megan Reed
Updated: Dec 21, 2019, 1:25 AM
Published: Dec 21, 2019, 1:26 AM
U.S. Rep. Doug Collins, R-Gainesville, said he sees Wednesday’s impeachment vote as a “stain on the House of Representatives” and a barrier to bipartisanship.
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